The McKinney City Council approved an ordinance to call a special charter election in which voters will consider four charter amendments. The election is scheduled for Nov. 5, with early voting from Oct. 21 through Nov. 1.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The Fannin County Children's Center is seeking dedicated individuals to serve as CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) volunteers. As a CASA, you'll be appointed by the 336th District Court to advocate for the best interests of children in foster care.

Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson reminds Texans that October 7 is the deadline to register to vote in time for the November election.

In what is sure to be one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year, Kaleidoscope Park, the 5.7-acre signature park in Frisco, will celebrate its grand opening on Saturday, Oct. 5 and Sunday, Oct. 6. The celebration will feature vibrant programming, with activities scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Saturday and from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) recommends Texans get vaccinated against flu as soon as possible to protect themselves and their families from illness. Because the body takes about two weeks to make flu antibodies after getting a flu shot, early vaccination is critical as flu cases traditionally begin to rise this time of year.

Mark your calendars for the 2024 Autumn in Bonham bike rally on October 5! Autumn in Bonham holds the distinction of being a Century Mile ride and features 4 paved routes, and 3 gravel routes, and the return of a 13-mile “family” route all within Fannin County. Participants of past rides will recognize familiar landmarks along the 24-, 40-, 65- & 100-mile paved routes and enjoy riding by Bois d’Arc Lake, a new county attraction. Riders that prefer gravel now have 3 routes to choose: a 25-mile, 45 mile and a 70-mile option.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott today issued a proclamation declaring October 2024 as Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness Month to raise awareness and educate Texans about the dangers of fentanyl to save more lives.

Texoma Council of Governments (TCOG) is taking appointments for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection event slated for Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Roy Floyd Community Center, located at 1100 5th Street in Bonham, Texas 75418.

Due to dangerous conditions that could lead to fast-moving grassfires, Fannin County Commissioners Court voted to extend a countywide ban on all outdoor burning. That decision came during a regular meeting of Fannin County Commissioners Court held Tuesday, October 1 2024.

You are invited to attend and be part of a special Dedication Ceremony honoring the late Constable John R. Agnew, who was killed in the line of duty on October 2, 1886. Constable Agnew's grave has gone un-marked since his death.

(L-R) Leslie Hawk, 336th District Judge Lauri Blake, Terri Holder and Julie Luton, CASA Program Director at the Fannin County Children's Center. In the past year, CASA volunteers logged an impressive 1,305 hours, serving 23 children, and drove over 10,653 miles for children in foster care.

Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

Beginning Tuesday, October 1, 2024, three brand new ambulances will be available to provide emergency medical service in Fannin County. Overall this will increase the number of ambulances available to the public. Initially, the three new ambulances will be based in Honey Grove, Leonard and Ector. Locations may change and ambulances maybe added, based on call volume.

All events are sponsored by the Friends of Hagerman and occur at the Hagerman National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center: 6465 Refuge Road, Sherman, TX 75092, unless stated otherwise.

Here's a look at work planned in the district for the week starting Sept. 30, 2024.

From Loop 286 in Paris to State Highway (SH) 37 in Bogata CSJs: 0221-01-078, 0221-01-079 and 0221-02-028 Lamar and Red River counties, Texas

Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Jim Parrish of Anna to the Texas Municipal Retirement System Board of Trustees (TMRS) for a term set to expire on February 1, 2029.

Texas Department of Transportation officials have announced that Encino Landscape of Cleveland, TX will be creating a new 10-foot-wide shared use path in Van Alstyne along SH 5 from Williams Way to Blassingame Avenue, then along Tolson Avenue from SH 5 to Main Street, and then on Main Street from Tolson Avenue to Van Alstyne Parkway.

Fannin County Commissioners Court approved a mutual aid agreement between the City of Bonham and Fannin County regarding ambulance service. Beginning October 1, 2024, the contract goes into effect with Allegiance Mobile Health to provide Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in rural Fannin County. Allegiance will provide three full-time ambulances, each staffed with six EMS employees.

Visit McKinney is pleased to announce the promotion of Alisha Holmberg to the role of Assistant Director. Previously serving as the Meeting & Event Services Manager, Holmberg's extensive experience in hospitality has made her an invaluable member of McKinney's convention and visitors bureau team. In her new role, Holmberg will work closely with Executive Director Aaron Werner to lead the organization in its mission to promote McKinney as a premier tourism destination.

10:30 a.m. September 27, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse

The City of McKinney is set to spray two areas of the city to control mosquitoes after a mosquito pool tested positive for West Nile Virus.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

The contractor will perform spot base repairs and apply a new pavement overlay on US 82 from Baker Drive in Sherman to the Fannin County line. This work will require daytime lane closures while this work is underway, officials said.

Motorists are advised to remain alert and pay special attention to all signs, barricades and traffic controls, and reduce their speed as they approach and travel through work zones.

The box culvert demolition work is part of the FM 274 rehabilitation project to replace the cross structure with new one. This road closure is expected to last about three weeks.

The speaker will be Iro Omere the 2022 US House District 4 candidate and our district delegate to the 2024 Democratic Nation Convention.

This month, our club meeting will be held at the Sam Rayburn House before Farm Heritage Day on September 21.

Addison Oktoberfest will serve up German fare with a side of Texas fare, bier by Paulaner and new this year, Hacker-Pschorr, two of the six German breweries permitted to serve bier in the Munich Oktoberfest. As part of the Texas spin on the event, the Texas Zwei Step area makes its festival debut, serving up Oktoberfest biers from Texas craft breweries. On Thursday, Sept. 19, general admission is free for visitors of all ages.

Fannin County resident Kathy Whiteside questioned the strategy of selling 120 acres of county land near the Multipurpose Complex for $13,500 per acre in order to pay for cost overruns at the justice center. Ms. Whiteside said that, considering growth already occurring in surrounding counties, land prices can be expected to significantly appreciate and she asked the court to reconsider the sale and consider other options. "Going into debt is not something I want to do," Fannin County Judge Newt Cunningham replied.

1:30 p.m. Thursday, September 19 at the Fannin County Courthouse

10:00 a.m. Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse

As work to rebuild and widen US 75 continues, the Texas Department of Transportation is alerting the public to the temporary closure of the northbound US 75 exit ramp (Exit 59) for Lamar Street.

Durran Allistair Walker, 46, was named in an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on August 15, 2024, in the Eastern District of Texas. The indictment charges Walker with the distribution of nitazene, a synthetic opioid, resulting in death.

9:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at the Fannin County Courthouse and via teleconference

This is official notice that there will be a Public Hearing at 5:00 p.m., Monday, September 16, 2024, in the Municipal Ballroom, 405 N. Rusk St. Sherman, Texas, for the following Ordinances.

We are excited to announce the appointment of Chief Chris Hughes as the new Fire Chief for the City of Bonham. With his exceptional leadership and vast experience, Chief Hughes is poised to enhance the remarkable legacy of the Bonham Fire Department. The City of Bonham will be hosting a "Meet the Chief" event at Bonham City Hall on October 3, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

The presentation will be posted online by Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024 at 5:00 p.m., and will remain online for at least 15 days.